You do not have to come to a driver license office or buy a new card unless you want your new address displayed on your license, permit or ID card. You may do any one of the following:

Change your address online. After changing your address online, print a label (for example, a return address label) with your new address and affix it to the back of your license, permit or ID card.

Download and print the change of address form (DR2285) from the state's website. Complete the form and drop it in the mail or deliver to a driver license office. After mailing the form, print a label (for example, a return address label) with your new address and affix it to the back of your license, permit or ID card.

Pick up a change of address form at a driver license office. Give the completed form to a driver license employee. You can then print your own label (for example, a return address label) with your new address and affix it to the back of your license, permit or ID card.

Visit a driver license office and provide your current license, permit or ID card, your new address, payment and proof of address to the driver license employee. A new license, permit or ID card will be mailed to the address you provide.

All licenses, permits and ID cards are mailed and should arrive at the mailing address you provided within 30 days. If it has been over 30 days and you still have not received your card, please contact the office where your card was issued or call 303-205-5948.

Do I have to wait until my birthday to renew my Colorado driver license or ID card?

Persons turning 21 years old cannot renew their driver license or ID card prior to their birthday. Persons age 22 years old or older may renew their license or ID card at any time prior to the expiration date.

If my license expires, will I need to retest to renew it?

If your license is expired for one year or less, you will not be required to retest. If your license has been expired for more than one year, you will be required to take both the written exam and drive skills test.

I am not in Colorado right now and need to renew my license. How can I do that?

If you have a regular license, you may apply for a one year extension (three years for active duty military) or a reissue while out of state. Complete form DR2989 and follow instructions contained on the form. NOTE TO CDL DRIVERS: Due to medical and testing requirements for CDL drivers, only a 30-day extension is available. There is no fee for this 30-day extension.

NOTE TO CDL DRIVERS IN THE MILITARY: If you have a Colorado CDL license and are based out of the state or overseas, your license is automatically extended for up to 3 years per Colorado Revised Statute 42-2-118(2) as long as a military ID or military orders are presented with the license. Please do not request an extension, no sticker will be mailed to you.

I want to keep my out-of-state driver license, can I apply for a Colorado ID card?

You cannot hold both a valid driver license and valid ID card. If you are a new resident of Colorado, you must apply for a Colorado card and surrender your out-of-state card.

If I move to Colorado, do I have to take a test to transfer my driver license?

No testing is required if you hold a valid driver license from any U.S. state, Canada, France, Germany or the Republic of South Korea. However, you will need to meet identity requirements, show proof of address and provide your Social Security number.

If I'm an organ donor, will that show on my driver license, permit or ID card?

If you answered "yes" to the organ and tissue donor question when you applied for your license, permit or ID card, then a heart with a "Y" in the center will show on the front of your license, permit or ID card. Also, by answering "yes", your name is automatically entered in the confidential Donate Life Colorado Registry. For more information, please contact Donor Alliance at 303-329-4747 or 888-868-4747.

Can I use a cell phone while driving?

Colorado law prohibits a driver with any type of instruction permit from using a cell phone while they are driving. This includes instruction permit holders of all ages. Exceptions are:

If it is an emergency

If the driver is contacting a public safety entity (police, fire department, etc.)

If the driver has parked the vehicle

Colorado law prohibits drivers under 18 years of age from using a cell phone while driving unless it is to contact the police or fire department or it is an emergency. Drivers 18 years and younger may not use a cell or mobile phone for text messaging while driving unless it is to contact the police or fire department or it is an emergency.

Does Colorado offer a military identifier for your driver license or ID card?